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Community Policing themed Annual Parish Meeting - 24th May
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayOur Annual Parish Meeting will take place on Monday 24th May at 7.30 pm in Speldhurst Village Hall, and we have booked an excellent Guest Sp...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 11 May 21 -
Change of use planning application meeting with Martin Homes LTD - 27th April
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayThe Planning Committee will meet Martin Homes LTD on 27th April regarding their change of use application for Burrswood Estate, Groombridge....
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Apr 21 -
Proposed Speed Limit Reduction - A264 and B2110
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayVisit the SPC homepage to see full details of the the proposed speed limit reduction from 50mph to 40 mph on Ashurst Road and Groombridge hi...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Apr 21 -
Pre-submission of TWBC Local Plan
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Chris MayTunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) has published the pre-submission version of its local plan,and you can find more details below. Remem...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 6 Apr 21 -
Message from Highways Committee - why it's important to tell us if you've been in a road traffic accident
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIf you or anyone you know is involved in a road traffic accident in Ashurst, Langton Green, Old Groombridge or Speldhurst, please Contact us...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Mar 21 -
We are recruiting! Clerk to the Parish Council - deadline extended
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayApplications for the position of Clerk to the Parish Council will now be accepted until 9th April. If you would like an informal chat about ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Mar 21 -
The Government's guide to easing lockdown
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayRead the Government's step by step guide to easing lockdown here.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 15 Mar 21 -
Roadworks - A264 Langton Road from 15th March
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayWe've been informed by SGN that they will be re-starting work on the A264 Langton Road from Monday 15th March. Please read the details a...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 11 Mar 21 -
Road Close - Bird-in-Hand Street Groombridge
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC have given notice that Bird-in-Hand Street, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells will be closed to through traffic, on or after 3rd March 2021 f...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Mar 21 -
Road closures and temporary speed limits in Speldhurst Parish
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC have let us know that they will be carrying out carriageway patching and surface treatment on roads throughout Tunbridge Wells from 11th...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Mar 21 -
Job Opportunity at Speldhurst Parish Council
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySpeldhurst Parish Council is looking to fill the part-time role of Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer (RFO). The position is based in t...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Feb 21 -
Temporary Road Closure - Speldhurst Road
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC have informed us that Speldhurst Road, Tunbridge Wells will be closed between A26 St John's Road and Charles Street from 26th Februa...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Feb 21 -
Census 2021 - 21st March
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayTWBC have asked us to share details about Census 2021. This will happen on 21st March and the census website tells us your participation is ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Feb 21 -
Unlicensed Waste Operators and Flytipping in Kent
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC's #keepkentclean campaign has this advice for homeowners who might be unaware they are contributing to the flytipping problem in Ken...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Feb 21 -
High Weald Star Stories
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySome half-term stargazing inspiration, courtesy of highweald.org: High Weald Star Stories: Orion the Hunter - YouTube People have looked ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Feb 21 -
Recycling and Waste Collections - Update from TWBC
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIf you have not had your waste and recycling bins collected so far this week, please read the update from TWBC below: Following f...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Feb 21 -
Road Closure - Burnt House Lane
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIn case you haven't seen already, Burnt House Lane has been closed since Thursday 28th January, and is likely to remain closed until the...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Feb 21 -
Vaccination information for Tunbridge Wells residents
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayGreg Clark has updated his website with comprehensive information about the Coronavirus vaccination process in Tunbridge Wells. Find out mor...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Feb 21 -
Speeding offences Langton Road
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayWe were pleased to hear that Kent Police recently issued 11 traffic offence reports (TOR's) to drivers speeding over 20mph near Speldhur...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 26 Jan 21 -
Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal - a big thank you
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayPlease see accompanying photos from the recent Teddy Mayor Toy Appeal, which, thanks to the generosity of so many Tunbridge Wells borough re...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 22 Jan 21 -
Keep your dog under control - WARNING: this article contains a distressing image
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThere have been a number of sheep injured or killed by dogs in recent weeks. Sheep have been killed at Poundsbridge (behind Penhurst Road an...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 19 Jan 21 -
Symptom-free Covid-19 testing - Tunbridge Wells Assembly Halls
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIf you are symptom-free and want to book a Covid-19 test at the Tunbridge Wells Assembly Hall testing centre, you can do so via
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 13 Jan 21 -
SPC contact details and public meetings
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayHOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH US While staff will combine home and office working for the next few months, it won’t be possible to drop i...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Jan 21 -
Christmas wishes and opening hours
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayHere at SPC, we're looking forward to brighter days ahead in 2021. So to all in Speldhurst Parish, have a peaceful and safe Christmas an...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Dec 20 -
2020 Annual Policing Survey - please complete
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayMatthew Scott, Kent’s Police and Crime Commissioner, has launched his 2020 Annual Policing Survey. This survey runs every year and giv...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Dec 20 -
Support local businesses in December
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayHere at SPC we find it heartening to see so much support for local businesses from Speldhurst Parish residents, both out and about and on so...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Nov 20 -
Covid Secure training for businesses
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySee details of free online training for businesses, which are available over the next few days.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Nov 20 -
Post Office Phishing Scam Alert
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThe latest newsletter from KCC's Public Protection team includes important information about a phishing email currently doing the rounds...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 24 Nov 20 -
TWBC waste and recycling bins update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayTWBC will be collecting waste and recycling bins from 6am over the next few weeks (full update below). So don't forget to have your bins...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 23 Nov 20 -
Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal 2020
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayPlease support this year's Teddy Mayor's Toy Appeal if you can - read more details here.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Nov 20 -
Community Safety Newsletter
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThe latest Tunbridge Wells Safety Community Unit newsletter is available to read now. For those of you in the Parish who have recently repor...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 13 Nov 20 -
Temporary Road Closure - Broad Lane, Fordcombe & Ashurst
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC have advised us that they will close Broad Lane, Fordcombe and Ashurst on 16th November for up to 5 days. The alternative route is Broad...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 10 Nov 20 -
Langton Green Recreation Ground - play equipment update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayFollowing the latest lockdown restrictions, the children's playground at LGRG remains open, together with the Gyrospiral and Zipwire on ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Nov 20 -
Call for Covid-19 Vaccine Volunteers
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThe National Institute for Health Research have asked us to pass on the following request for Covid-19 vaccine Volunteers: Volunteer to hel...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 9 Nov 20 -
Free Workshops for Kent Businesses
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayWe heard from the TWBC Economic Development Team today, about a series of FREE workshops for businesses run by Visit Kent Business.With an e...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 4 Nov 20 -
SPC Autumn Newsletter - out now!
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThe SPC Autumn Newsletter is available to read on our website now. Highlights include Planning and Highways news, together with an introduct...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 3 Nov 20 -
Vacancy for a Councillor - Speldhurst Parish Council
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayIf you are interested in helping to improve and maintain quality of life in Speldhurst Parish, you might like to hear more about Speldhurst ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Oct 20 -
Kent Police Fraud Update
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKent Police have shared details of a new scam reported by Kent residents - see more info here.
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 27 Oct 20 -
Read all about it - Speldhurst Parish in The Times
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayDid you see the piece on Speedwatch in The Times yesterday? If you didn't, read the article here to find out why Speldhurst Parish was m...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Oct 20 -
Doorstep Criminal Alert
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySeveral local residents reported worrying experiences with an aggressive doorstep cold-caller last week. This has now been flagged up by KCC...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 12 Oct 20 -
Notice of a vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySpeldhurst Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor - please see this notice of a vacancy for more details. If you are intereste...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 8 Oct 20 -
Update - gas network upgrade, A264 Langton Road Tunbridge Wells
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MaySGN have sent us a progress update on their gas network upgrade to the A264 Langton Road, Tunbridge Wells: Our engineers have progressed o...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Sep 20 -
Council Office opening hours and public meetings
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayCOUNCIL OFFICE CLOSURE While staff will combine home and office working for the next few months, it won’t be possible to drop in and ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 28 Sep 20 -
Courier Fraud Alert
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayThe National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have received an increasing amount of calls reporting Courier Fraud which, they explain, is "whe...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Sep 20 -
Skate TW 2020
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayTWBC are now circulating details of the Skate TW ice rink at Calverley Grounds. Skate TW marks its tenth anniversary this year with special ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 21 Sep 20 -
Your Views on Road Safety
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayMatthew Scott, Kent Police and Crime Commissioner, would like your views on road safety in your area and has asked us to share his Road Safe...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 16 Sep 20 -
Notification of gas network upgrade on A264 Langton Road, Tunbridge Wells
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayWe've just received notification from SGN that they have agreed a schedule of works with KCC, which will affect traffic flow on and arou...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 1 Sep 20 -
Road Closure - Lower Green Road
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKent County Council has informed us that Lower Green Road, Rusthall is closed to through traffic, on or after 24th August 2020 for up to 3 d...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 25 Aug 20 -
Emergency one-way order - High Street, Tunbridge Wells
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayKCC have advised us that it will be necessary to implement a one-way order on the High Street* in Tunbridge Wells from 18th August 2020 for ...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 18 Aug 20 -
Greg Clark Summer Surgeries in Speldhurst Parish
Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, KentArticle by: Mr Chris MayGreg Clark will hold three outdoor surgeries in Speldhurst Parish on Friday 28th August. Times and Places 11.30-12.30 - opposite Speldhu...
Speldhurst Parish CouncilPosted: 17 Aug 20